Monthly Archives: November 2023

Cumberland Falls

Cumberland Fallsby Michael DoyleInternet sites, articles, and word of mouthHas Cumberland Falls as the Niagara of the SouthAnd though we haven’t made it to see the moonbowWe have been there to see the gentle waters flowThe Cumberland River’s water ripples … Continue reading

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First Principles: Without Debate, Without Criticism, No Administration, and No Country Can Succeed, and No Republic Can Survive

“Without debate, without criticism no administration and no country can succeed and no republic can survive.” – John F. Kennedy

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Thought For the Day: I Got the Message. All of Us Get the Message, Sooner or Later. If You Get It Before It’s Too Late Or Before You’re Too Old, You’ll Pull Through All Right

“I got the message. All of us get the message, sooner or later. If you get it before it’s too late or before you’re too old, you’ll pull through all right.” – Nat King Cole

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In This Dance

In This Danceby Michael DoyleEven rivers know to ramble slowlyThe end comes soon enoughIf in the end, this world knows meSomeday, that will be enoughIn the interrupted dream shades of the nightI wander alone through this twilightBreathless as the thoughts … Continue reading

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Half Remembered Lines

As If the Last Timeby Michael DoyleMy heart keeps being hauntedBy these half-remembered linesThe ones that are never wantedLike a kiss given as if the last timeHere’s looking at you, kidShe half smiles, keeping it hidThat heartbreak is only an … Continue reading

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First Principles: That In Controversies Respecting Property, and In Suits Between Man and Man, the Ancient Trial By Jury Is Preferable To Any Other and Ought To Be Held Sacred

“That In Controversies Respecting Property, and In Suits Between Man and Man, the Ancient Trial By Jury Is Preferable To Any Other and Ought To Be Held Sacred.” – George Mason

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Thought For the Day: Don’t Wait for the Last Judgment. It takes Place Every Day

“Don’t wait for the Last Judgment. It takes place every day.” -Albert Camus, writer and philosopher (7 Nov 1913-1960)

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Held Like A Dream…Let Go

Held Like A Dream…Let Goby Michael DoyleLife can make me wearyDropping me down until I’m tearyClinging to the edges as we sail into the nightIt’s as if we only have lanterns for lightAfter the day’s journey, makes us tireCome warm … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Rights of Neutrality Will Only Be Respected When They Are Defended By An Adequate Power

“The rights of neutrality will only be respected when they are defended by an adequate power. A nation, despicable by its weakness, forfeits even the privilege of being neutral.” – Alexander Hamilton (1787)

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Thought For the Day: The World Is Filled With Acts of Bravery and Stupidity, They Are Often One and the Same

“The world is filled with acts of bravery and stupidity, they are often one and the same.” – James Jones

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